Chitaral Pilgrimage

Chitaral is located about 45-km north west of
Kanniyakumari and 5-km north east of
Martandam town. Archaeological Survey of India has declared Chitaral as a
protected site.

There is a hillock at Chitaral, which has a huge cave containing rock-cut
sculptures of Tirthankaras and attendant deities carved inside and outside
that belon g to the 9th century AD. It was converted into Bhagavathi
temple in the 13th century AD. No modifications have been made to the
Jaina images found here.

HOW TO GET THERE

Road: Tourist can access Chitaral from
Kanniyakumari either by taking a bus or
hiring a taxi. Kanniyakumari being a major
pilgrim centre of Tamil Nadu is well connected by rail
and road with all the major cities and towns of Tamil Nadu.

WHERE TO STAY

Accommodation is available at the moderate class and small
budgeted hotels, lodges and hostels in Kanyakumari.